Parenting Children - September 6, 2012

Day 23 - Setting Boundaries Part I

Parenting Children Ages 0-10

Right and Wrong Choices

• teach the difference between acceptable and unacceptable behavior
• explain the consequences - pleasant for good behavior and unpleasant for crossing the boundary
• tell them that the choice is theirs
• teaches them to take responsibility for their own actions
• reward “right choices” with descriptive praise
• use a "star chart” or the equivalent for persistent issues
• have negative consequences for "wrong choices.”

Question:
What can help you reinforce “right choices”? What consequences can you put in place for “wrong choices”?

From Series: "Parenting Children Ages 0-10"

Study Guide

More Messages Associated With "Family"...

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  • communication involves the message, the speaker, and the listener
  • building intimacy in marriage involves hearing each otheros experiences, thoughts, feelings, and desires

The importance of talking

  • telling each other our thoughts and feelings
  • may have been taught to hide feelings during upbringing
  • will take courage and practice to re-Iearn how to talk about feelings
  • some have difficultu recognizing what they are feeling (if this describes you, please see the optional homework exercise: Identifying Emotions)

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